Journalism and Communication

University of Oregon researchers can provide expertise on issues related to journalism, advertising, brand responsibility, the future of media and public relations, among other topics. 

To talk to a journalism and communication expert, email Molly Blancett blancett@uoregon.edu

Jesse Abdenour, School of Journalism and Communication

Journalism Studies, News Quality, News Audiences, Documentary Filmmaking, Copyright Law

Christopher Chávez, School of Journalism and Communication

Popular Culture, Television, Advertising Trends, Race and Ethnicity

Nicole Dahmen, School of Journalism and Communication

Visual Communication, Graphic Design, Social Media, Photojournalism, Commemorative Journalism, News Design, Publication Design, Visual Ethics, Visual Identity, Iconic Photographs, Media Technology, Eye-tracking

Donna Davis, School of Journalism and Communication

Web3, Online Communities, Virtual Environments, Digital Identity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Health Communication, Media and Disabilities, Strategic Communication, Technology and Media

David Ewald, School of Journalism and Communication

Design, Brand Responsibility/Corporate Responsibility, Advertising, Technology, Ethics

Tim Gleason, School of Journalism and Communication

Communication Ethics, Journalism Ethics, Communication Law, News Editorial

Regina Lawrence, Agora Journalism Center

Civic Engagement, Voting Behavior, Political Communication, Journalism Innovation

Seth Lewis, School of Journalism and Communication

Artificial Intelligence, Social Media, Media Innovation, Emerging Technologies, Technology and Society, Digital Culture, Robot Journalism, Big Data, Algorithms

Ed Madison, School of Journalism and Communication

AI, Journalism, Media, Political Journalism

Gabriela Martinez, School of Journalism and Communication

International Communication, Political Economy of Communication, Telecommunication, Human Rights, Collective Memory and the Media, Latin America, Immigration

Kelli Matthews, Public Relations Program

Crisis Communications, Crisis Management, Social Media, Brands, Athletes

Juan-Carlos Molleda, School of Journalism and Communication

Public Relations, International Business, Global Corporate Public Relations Management

Ellen Peters, School of Journalism and Communication

Science Communication, Judgment and Decision-Making, Numeracy, Affect and Emotion, Adult Aging

Lisa Peyton, School of Journalism and Communication

AI for Marketing and Communications, Immersive Media and Communications, Social Media Strategy, Strategic Communications and Digital PR

Whitney Phillips, School of Journalism and Communication

Political Communication, Digital Cultures, Media Ecologies, Media Ethics, Online Ethics, Rightwing Media Cultures, Moral Panics, Conspiratorial Belief, Narrative and Identity

Damian Radcliffe, School of Journalism and Communication

AI and Journalism, Generative AI, Social Media, News Media Trends, Community Journalism, Media Policy, Hyperlocal

Autumn Shafer, School of Journalism and Communication

Health Communication, Health Promotion, Public Relations, Media Culture, Persuasion

Hollie Smith, School of Journalism and Communication

Environmental Communication and Media